Troubleshooting
Here are some simple solutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.
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No picture (screen is dark), and no sound. | • | Check the aerial connection. |
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Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good | • | Using the MENU system, select the “Picture |
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No picture or menu information from equipment | • | Check that the optional equipment is on, and press | ||||||||||||||
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Good picture, no sound. |
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No colour on colour programmes. | • | Using the MENU system, select the “Picture | ||||||||||||||
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Distorted picture when changing programmes or | • | Turn off any equipment connected to the scart | ||||||||||||||
selecting Teletext. |
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Wrong characters appear when viewing teletext. | • | Using the menu system, display the “Language/ | ||||||||||||||
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Picture slanted. |
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Snowy picture when viewing a TV channel. | • | Using the menu system, select the “Manual | ||||||||||||||
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No unscrambled picture whilst viewing un | • | Using the menu system, display the “Set Up” menu. | ||||||||||||||
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Remote control does not function. | • | Replace the batteries. |
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The standby indicator on the TV flashes. | • | Contact your nearest Sony service centre. |
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•If you continue to have problems, have your TV serviced by qualified personnel.
•NEVER open the casing yourself.
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